RedMagic Astra 2 vs Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro
73.3Performance46.7
95.3Display79.8
49.8Battery73.6
—Portability69.8
69.2Features100
5 spec wins — RedMagic Astra 24 spec wins — Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic Astra 2 wins this tablet face-off, 73.5 to 70.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+27) and display (+16). Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the RedMagic Astra 2
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 95 vs 80
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 28% higher Refresh rate: 185 Hz vs 144 Hz
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 50
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 69
- 285% higher Rear camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 256% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 9 MP
- 38% higher Screen size: 12.5 ″ vs 9.1 ″
- Lower launch price: $566 vs $699
Display
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 9.1 ″ | 12.5 ″+38% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1504 | 3200x2136 |
| Pixel density | 313 ppi+2% | 308 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz+28% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+60% | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,300 mAh | 11,000 mAh+33% |
| Charging | 75 W+12% | 67 W |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 580 g |
| Thickness | — | 5.8 mm |
| Material | Metal frame, glass-accented back cover | — |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Front camera | 9 MP | 32 MP+256% |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Cellular | — | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | Dual USB Type-C (3.2 Gen 2 + 2.0) | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Features
| Spec | RedMagic Astra 2 | Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Active stylus support | Xiaomi Focus Stylus Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Dual stereo speakers (Model 1227) | 4-speaker system with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | Android 16, RedMagic OS 11.5 | Xiaomi HyperOS 4 |
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